How to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
A real 3-leg route: bus. Door to door 9h 20m, from €48.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 20m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 284 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Madrid BarajasbusCity transit·10m
- 2Madrid Barajas → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·5h 46m - 3San Sebastián → Vitoria-GasteizbusFlixBus·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz: train, bus
How the trip from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz works
Start with a City transit bus from Madrid to Madrid Barajas, about 10 min. Transfer in Madrid Barajas and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (5h 46m). Transfer in San Sebastián and continue by FlixBus bus on to Vitoria-Gasteiz (1h 50m). In total it's roughly €48 over 9h 20m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Vitoria-Gasteiz
DepartureMadridChange hereMadrid Barajas
ArrivalVitoria-GasteizWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-Vitoria-GasteizBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 20m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Vitoria-Gasteiz from Madrid?+−
About 284 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €48. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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